Treadmill Bike

Ok, I thought this was a joke, but it's not. It a Treadmill Bike. You have to watch the videos and make sure you watch the video of the "sweet jumps". I just don't get it. Why? What's the point? And it only costs $2500 canadian (although now that's probably cheaper than US), I can't believe they are able to keep these in stock. The best are the spinner wheels.
Anyways, check it out, besides "It's the future of urban transportation in this country".

Cold weather, and the holiday's, are coming...

Today was a holiday for some. I had the day off, and needed it big time. I tried to get as much done as possible on the 3day w/e.

On Saturday FlatTires came over, picked me and my garbage up, and we went to the transfer station. Met CTLP there after he had his coffee at Blueberry Hill. We all dumped in peace, Left all recycling in the bins they belong in (i'm told taking books out of the paper shed is against the rules).

Then, CTLP and FlatTires helped cut up all the wood piled up on the hill. Buck-it-up, if you will.

Sweet. Funny what dueling chainsaws can do with a go-fer shuffling around stacking wood. The current BeerMuda record stands at 2 log-length-cords(LLC) in about an hour with 2 saws. Yeehaw. Of course... Those are 2 sharp Huskies. Don't try to keep up w/ a homelite. I smoked my clutch(sparks flying) due to dull as sh*t chain. BTW, Split-a-dab might be in the works for a crispy cold winter weekeend activity, if we save the -adab till we're done. Renting a splitter for 2 days or a few even is well worth it.

Sunday was spent raking, dragging, and dumping ton after ton of leaves. Not surprised I feel asleep at 9. Ugg.. Getting old. Today I finished lots of little, must-do, jobs that have been driving me nuts. Gutters full of leaves, ripping up that ugly ass bamboo sh*t living under the porch(transplanted to the frontyard...), trying to replace the light out front with one that works, stuff like that. Then, Snoopy and I went for a quick mtbike loop around Big River, he was so pooped when we got home that he jumped up on the couch and has been sleeping since 5:30. Sheesh.

BBW and I are considering an overnight next weekend. Work on a project until it gets close to dark (~3pm these days), and bail for the bikes or kayaks for an overnight someplace local for watching some caveman TV(campfire) and B**r. Of course, that is if winter doesn't start too early(ie, looking for 40s days, 30 nights) doable with lightweight camping gear.

This week is the official kickoff to the holidays. The Italian Social Club dinner is thursday, then the holidays fly by in rapid succession after that. Txgiving, Xmas, New Year. LIke nothing. We need to check calendars for the early Pandapas Holiday gathering. Right now it might be either the w/e of Dec 22nd, or thereabouts. Stay Tuned.

Anyhow.. have a good week. Hopefully see you next weekend or... around. :) -40

Recycling

Here's an article that I found about how to recycle some odd things. I just thought I would share it.
That's it. Have a wonderful weekend.

Getting Chilly.

It's finally starting to feel like fall. Nights have gotten down into the 30s. If you're like me, heat with oil, and have been watching the news...

you would have seen that a barrel of crude has reached the psychologically important $100/barrel. The most visible sign of energy prices come when people see gasoline go up 20 cents in a week. It's a dollar more a gallon than last year. The rest of the world would tell the US, "tough sh*t, welcome to the party d*uchebags." Its hilarious to hear the people at work complain about it when our friends in the EU have been paying $5-6 a *liter* for years.
I bet it gets to the high 3s this year. Still unbelieveably cheap for what it is.

Anyhow.. this time of year makes me want to squeeze in the last of the summer activities, biking, boating, f'ing around. This weekend is a 3 day weekend for some. I'm hoping to get the yard cleaned, collect some firewood, and start digging the garden beds for next year. Other than that..... No plans. Next weekend BBW and I have been discussing a local bike/boat/beer overnight. Someplace easy to get to, where we can tote some beverages and watch fire. That's is. Maybe even the FlatTires Plateau if he lets us or we get wicked lazy. Everyone is welcom to join..you know where it is.... Under the birch/beach(not sure which it is) tree with the treestand in it. May even head down the river, by kayak or bike, and check out some new campsites. Should be fun no matter what. Only 2 rules... your stuff needs to get to the site by human power and byob.

-40.